News tag: prostate cancer

The effects of treatment for prostate cancer deteriorate the quality of life in survivors, but engaging in a regular walk routine can improve well-being, new study suggests. The finding came as a natural conclusion to one expert. "I am a big believer in exercise for overall wellness, and as this…

Use of Vitamin D supplements may slow or even prevent low-grade prostate cancer from progressing, new study suggests. Study’s lead researcher Bruce Hollis, professor of pediatrics, biochemistry and molecular biology at Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, said “Vitamin D decreases inflammation in tissues, and inflammation is a driver…

Numbers are encouraging in Wales, where fewer people die of cancer even though more people are being diagnosed with the disease, a new report says. In Wales, the number of people diagnosed with cancer is growing largely because of Wales’ aging population. On average, there were around 16,400 new cases…

Older patients suffering from prostate cancer could benefit from adding radiotherapy to the traditional hormone therapy, and also help saving their lives, new study finds. By combining these two therapies, especially in men with advanced prostate cancer aged between 76 and 85, the number of deaths could drop to half…

Eating a handful of walnuts on a daily basis may slow down the occurrence of prostate cancer, new research shows. According to scientists, diets rich in walnuts or its oils slow down the growth of a tumor in mice. Additionally, the reduce cholesterol and increased the sensitivity to insulin which…

Prostate cancer patients at a Cardiff hospital are already benefiting from a leading-edge robotic surgery procedure. Urologists at the James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough will use the £3.5m equipment to remove a cancerous prostate using small incisions. This technology is already used in some hospitals in England, but the…

Standard treatments of prostate cancer may cause death from heart attacks or congestive heart failure. Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), one of the common treatments of prostate cancer, works by reducing the male hormone levels to prevent further growth of cancer cells. Previous research, however, determined that some side effects of…

Having an impressive love-making record may protect you against prostate cancer, as new evidence from Canadian scientists suggests. According to new research published by the University of Montreal, men having sex with more than 20 women, have a 29% lower chance of developing prostate cancer, as opposed to men who…

Adding to its devastating effects, prostate cancer tumors rob a man’s body of copper, essential for a balanced functioning of our system. However, researchers are now able to kill the prostate cancer by sending a large amount of copper mixed with a drug that selectively destroys the cells already filled…